Sabres are getting outworked and have lost their game
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Key Points:
- The Buffalo Sabres trail the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs after a poor defensive performance in Game 3, which they lost 6-2.
- Buffalo's defense struggled significantly, allowing Montreal multiple power plays and open ice opportunities, while the Canadiens' speed overwhelmed the Sabres throughout the game.
- Tage Thompson scored early for Buffalo but has been underperforming in the series with a minus-7 rating, and key players like Alex Tuch and Bo Byram are also struggling offensively and defensively.
- Coach Lindy Ruff may consider lineup changes, including replacing Logan Stanley with Michael Kesselring to improve speed and physicality, and possibly starting Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in goal for Game 4.
- The Sabres face a must-win Game 4 at home on Tuesday to avoid falling into a 3-1 series deficit, which would severely diminish their chances of advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals against the Carolina Hurricanes.